— Endorsement: The Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama has endorsed Jack Hoogendyk in his bid to oust incumbent Congressman Fred Upton. Lloyd Marcus, chairman of the group, said in a press release.

Jack Hoogendyk is the conservative, tea party choice for Congress. His record in the state legislature and his fight as a conservative activist have earned the trust of tea party activists.

A lot of politicians talk a good game during election season, but only Jack Hoogendyk has walked the walk. We need him in Congress to help us fight to repeal Barack Obama's socialist policies.

— Late money: Upton has received $86,100 since Aug. 31. During the same time, Hoogendyk got one $2,500 donation from the National Right to Work Committee PAC. So far, Upton has raised more than $3 million this election, Hoogendyk, more than $120,000.

— All votes in: State Rep. Aric Nesbitt has received a letter in support from the Majority Floor Leader Jim Stamas for a perfect voting record for all roll call votes in 2011 and 2012.

— Texas Township supervisor candidate Dave Healy, trustee candidate Tracy Kinney and trustee candidates Wendy Mazer, Tim Rogowski, Trish Roberts, Jeff Vander Roest will be hosting a forum on Saturday. It will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the Asiago’s Parking Lot, corner of 8th Street and Q Avenue. Here is full coverage from Emily Monacelli of the supervisor's race and the trustees race.